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| Igus Energy Chain and Chainflex Cables Used in the Baking Industry
Weldon Solutions Uses Igus Products Throughout Its Company
One product that incorporates both igus lines is used in the baking industry. Emtrol automated pan storage systems, manufactured and sold by Weldon, are a vital part of the production cycle for many bakery customers. The storage system allows pan storage and retrieval to be done with ease. Weldon uses System E4/0 Energy Chains, along with Chainflex power and control cables on all pan storage systems. The System E4/0 is designed for heavier-duty applications, making it well suited for the storage system. When the Emtrol product line was redesigned in 2000, festoon systems were replaced with Energy Chain, eliminating a number of maintenance and space issues for Weldon customers. By phasing out the festoon system, customers no longer have to worry about clearance limitations and enjoy reduced installation time.
Energy Chain also ensures a clean environment for the baked goods. With a festoon system in use, cables dangled from above, allowing any dust caught in the system to potentially fall on top of exposed food or containers. Energy Chain, however, is mounted below the pan storage system, keeping unwanted dust on the floor. Charles Gales, Automation Sales Manager of Weldon Solutions, noted the positives of using Energy Chain. “The reliability of the igus cable carrier is a big plus for our customers,” he said. “The open design of the Energy Chain also works well. The chain can be easily blown out with an air hose, helping our bakery customers maintain a sanitary environment.” For the past five years, Emtrol storage/retrieval systems also have been using an Energy Chain feature called AUTO-GLIDE. With 75 to 125 feet of cable carrier on each pan storage system, AUTO-GLIDE eliminates the need for a trough. AUTO-GLIDE incorporates a ribbed design along the inner radius of the carrier that interlocks to create integrated channels for the carrier to glide along. AUTO-GLIDE can also be equipped with a positioning guide and floor bumpers that prevent the top of the chain from derailing or misaligning. Gales reports AUTO-GLIDE and the other igus products are delivering a solid performance on all the machines. “We have been using AUTO-GLIDE systems for more than five years now and none of them have been replaced yet,” Gales said. “I am happy to report we are using igus products throughout our company.” To learn more about about the Emtrol automated pan storage system,vsit www.weldonsolutions.com/material/panstor.asp or to find out more about the additional products and services provided by Weldon Solutions, visit www.weldonsolutions.com. To learn more about igus, visit www.igus.com. About Igus Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglide® self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin® linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings For more information and technical engineering support call either 800-521-2747 or 401-438-2200, or fax us at 401/438-7270 and say, "I saw it in MotionShop.com", or visit our Web site at http://www.igus.com. Igus, inc. specializes in iglide® self-lubricating, engineered polymer bearings, E-CHAIN/E-TUBE cable carriers and Chainflex® high-flex cables. Add Your Product/Company | Need a Website? | Need a Product Release? info@motionshop.com "MotionShop.com" and "The Motion Control Home Page" are trademarks of E-Media Publishing. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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